Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25.8 ft
Major flooding of rural and pasture lands will occur as the banks on both sides of the river will be overtopped
25 ft
The water level will reach the low steel on the highway bridge at the gauging location. Water is over the road on both sides of the bridge
23 ft
Large amounts of pasture land on the right bank of the river are flooded
21 ft
Low-lying pasture lands along the river begin to flood
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2019 | 27.79 ft | — |
| Mar 20, 1997 | 27.68 ft | — |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 26.92 ft | 34,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHIS2
River
Moreau River (SD)
County
Dewey, SD
Coordinates
45.2558°N, 100.8425°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Moreau River (SD) near Whitehorse?
The Moreau River (SD) near Whitehorse gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06360500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Moreau River (SD) near Whitehorse?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Moreau River (SD) near Whitehorse is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Moreau River (SD) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Moreau River (SD) near Whitehorse to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Moreau River (SD) near Whitehorse gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dewey County, South Dakota at coordinates 45.2558°N, 100.8425°W. USGS site number: 06360500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice.